''Double Exposure'' is a vocal jazz album by

John Pizzarelli John Paul Pizzarelli Jr. (born April 6, 1960, in Paterson, New Jersey) is an American jazz guitarist and vocalist. He has recorded over twenty solo albums and has appeared on more than forty albums by other recording artists, including Paul McCa ...

, released in

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with

Telarc Telarc International Corporation is an American audiophile independent record label founded in 1977 by two classically trained musicians and former teachers, Jack Renner and Robert Woods. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the label has had a long associ ...

. It consists of tributes to Pizzarelli's favorite songs from his adolescence, framed in traditional jazz arrangements.

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

7-string guitar, guitar (classical), primary artist, vocals * Tony Kadleckflugelhorn, trumpet * John Moscaeuphonium, trombone * Kenny Bergerclarinet (bass), saxophone (baritone) * Andy Fuscoclarinet, saxophone (alto), saxophone (tenor) *

Aaron Weinstein Aaron Jacob Weinstein (born July 31, 1985), is an American musician. Music career While still attending New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, Weinstein founded the Stephane Grappelli Tribute Trio, which was named best high school instrum ...

violin * Larry Fullerpiano, piano (electric) *

Larry Goldings Lawrence Sam “Larry” Goldings (born August 28, 1968) is an American jazz keyboardist and composer. His music has explored elements of funk, blues, and fusion. Goldings has a comedic alter ego known as Hans Groiner. Life and career Gold ...

organ *

Martin Pizzarelli Martin Pizzarelli (born November 1, 1963) is an American jazz double-bassist known for his work with his brother John Pizzarelli, appearing on many of his albums in a swing trio that includes pianists Ray Kennedy and Larry Fuller. He has reco ...

bass * Tony Tedescodrums *

Jessica Molaskey Jessica Molaskey (born January 9, 1962) is an American professional actor and singer of torch songs and show tunes. She has appeared in a dozen Broadway shows, including '' Sunday in the Park with George'', ''Tommy'', '' Crazy for You'', ''Chess' ...

vocals

Support

* John Pizzarelliliner notes, mastering, mixing, producer * Larissa Collinsart direction * Bill Mossengineer, mastering, mixing * Albert J. Romancover design, package design * Thom O'Connorassistant engineer

Reception

Reception to the album was generally positive. Dave Gelly for

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summarised " e arrangements are sharp and witty, the singing deceptively easygoing, and the guitar playing just terrific. It's a delight." Rick Anderson commented for

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that " at's charming about this album, beyond the sheer quality of the songs and the arrangements, is Pizzarelli's obvious and genuine love for this really broad gamut of material, and his insight into the varied qualities that make them all great songs." Will Layman's review for the

PopMatters ''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, fi ...

magazine was more mixed, commenting " e delightful singer and guitarist plays pop/rock material in his jazz style, managing a couple of miracles and few real misses." And for the

Boston Globe ''The Boston Globe'' is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The newspaper has won a total of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a total circulation of close to 300,000 print and digital subscribers. ''The Boston Glob ...

, Steve Greenlee wrote " you like Pizzarelli, you'll enjoy this immensely. If, however, you find his voice too thin and nasally, then “Double Exposure” won't win you over."

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2012 albums John Pizzarelli albums Vocal jazz albums Telarc Records albums